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Radon gas: invisible and lethal. What is it and how to prevent it?
Radon gas: invisible and lethal. What is it and how to prevent it? Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter buildings. It is currently the second…
Freshen up: active cooling with radiant ceilings in a Passivhaus retrofit
Freshen up: active cooling with radiant ceilings in a Passivhaus retrofit The article presents an active cooling system using the supply air of the ventilation system with radiant ceiling panels,…
Passivhaus in the Mediterranean? Strategies for keeping cool in a Passivhaus on the beach
Passivhaus in the Mediterranean? Strategies for keeping cool in a Passivhaus on the beach According to the climate modelling presented in the study “Study on Climate Change and Energy in…
Hormipresa Arctic Wall: prefabricated construction system achieves Passivhaus component certification
Hormipresa Arctic Wall: prefabricated construction system achieves Passivhaus component certification Hormipresa Arctic Wall is a fully industrialised construction system, certified for passive houses in the warm-temperate climate zone, as the…
Casa A, Somió, Gijón: single family home certified as PHI Low Energy Building by Praxis
Casa A, Somió, Gijón: single family home certified as PHI Low Energy Building by Praxis This single-family home is located in Somió, Gijón, Asturias, Spain, and was designed byArchitect Juan…
Lessons learned during 10 years of Passivhaus projects
Lessons learned during 10 years of Passivhaus projects The Heat Loss Form Factor: Keep it boxy but beautiful! The compacity of a building has a large influence on energy performance,…